Description
Mexican Street Corn Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring freshly charred corn combined with smoky paprika, zesty lime, fresh herbs, and creamy plant-based cheese. This quick and easy salad offers a perfect balance of smoky, tangy, and creamy textures. Ideal as a side dish, light lunch, or party appetizer, it brings a burst of colorful, plant-based goodness to your table all year round.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika (natural)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 fresh jalapeño, minced (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup crumbled plant-based cheese
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/3 cup avocado mayonnaise (natural)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (natural)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon grape juice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Corn: Remove the kernels from fresh ears of corn. Char the kernels in a hot skillet or grill pan without oil until they develop brown spots, about 5 to 7 minutes, to enhance the sweet and smoky flavor.
- Mix the Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together avocado mayonnaise, lime juice, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, grape juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the charred corn kernels, minced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, and crumbled plant-based cheese to the dressing. Gently fold everything together until the corn is evenly coated and the flavors are well blended.
- Chill and Finish: If desired, sprinkle the natural gelling agent to slightly bind the salad. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Garnish with extra cilantro or a squeeze of lime juice before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh corn for the best texture and flavor; frozen corn lacks the same crunch and sweetness.
- Charring the corn adds authentic smoky flavor essential to this recipe.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity gradually to control the spice level.
- Chilling the salad before serving helps the flavors blend beautifully.
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice (natural) for brighter, fresher taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn Salad, vegan corn salad, plant-based salad, smoky corn salad, easy summer salad
